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December 2006

12.25.2006 ITP | Nothing to See − Keep Your Habits PrivateWhenever you use a PC, you inadvertently leave a footprint behind of your actions. Any items you’ve deleted for instance, aren’t actually 100% gone as there are still fragments of data on your hard drive that can be reconstructed using an undelete program.

12.18.2006 CRN | Webroot EMEA Partners Given the ChannelEdgeSpeaking to CRN, Daniel Mothersdale, EMEA marketing director at Webroot, said: “The portal was initially developed in the US, but due to demand we have decided to make it available to our European partners.”

12.04.2006 Denver Business Journal | Webroot Launches Small−Business Software PackageWebroot Software Inc. announced Wednesday that it would offer a suite of software geared to small and mid−sized businesses.

November 2006

11.13.2006 eWeek | Webroot Swaps in New CEOWebroot Software announced on Nov. 6 that it has moved Peter Watkins, a former executive at anti−virus maker McAfee, into the job of chief executive.

11.06.2006 PC Magazine | Spy Sweeper 5.2 with AntivirusThe software completely integrates the virus and spyware protection; you see one schedule, one update mechanism, one on−demand scanner, and one set of real−time protective shields.

10.10.2006 Rocky Mountain News | Webroot Flexing Muscle: Spyware Fighter in Partnership to Target VirusesWebroot Software Inc. is itching to become a tech heavyweight — one known for more than its popular software that combats privacy− stealing programs known as spyware.

September 2006

09.15.2006 eWeek | Spy Sweeper Digs Deep For RootkitsAlready among the most respected names in spyware defense, Webroot raises the bar with Spy Sweeper Enterprise 3.0 _ the overall detection features are miles ahead of any other enterprise-grade product available today.

09.15.2006 Review: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5I have used Spy Sweeper since version 2 and will continue to do so. The product is easy to use in that you can set it up and almost forget about it as it carries out its designated task.

March 2006

03.30.2006 eWeek | Anti-Malware Vendors Stare Down Microsoft ThreatDavid Moll, chief executive at Webroot, said he is amazed at how quickly experts are ready to believe that Microsoft's malware-fighting tools will be strong enough to serve the needs of business customers.

03.01.2006 Computer Outlook Radio Show (Audio Clip 1.3Mb)Spy Sweeper saves the day by protecting users against 'Spy Sheriff'.

February 2006

02.26.2006 Webroot Raises Its Stake in the ChannelWebroot already is a standout partner in terms of its responsiveness and attentiveness to the channel, said Monte Robertson, president of Software Security Solutions.

02.24.2006 Spy Killer Webroot Refines Channel to Target the EnterpriseThe Channel Edge Partner Program fortifies Webroot's VAR relationships and allows the company to deliver more support to each VAR.

02.22.2006 Invasion of the Computer SnatchersA look at how hackers, like "0x80" control thousands of PCs and use them to make money.

02.20.2006 PC World blog | Spyware Can Make Your PC Lie to You - ReportThe Webroot State of Spyware 2005: Year in Review reports that 2005 was the worst year for spyware - and the best year for cybercriminals - ever.

02.16.2006 What Hides in Your Computer?Watch out for spyware that's pretending to be anti-spyware - there are some 200 rogue anti-spyware applications out there, says Webroot CEO David Moll.

02.14.2006 Spyware Triples During 2005Spyware tripled during 2005, became ever-more sophisticated and stealthy, and attached itself to U.S. computers at rates above any other country.

02.12.2006 Get Smart: Enterprise Anti-Spyware"For my money, the best of these three enterprise anti-spyware applications is Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise. Its mix of granular features, real-time defense, a full client interface, and dashboard reporting- and its inclusion of external command-line tools- makes Spy Sweeper stand out."